Fundamentals of Ground Improvement Engineering

Ground improvement has become an essential component of geotechnical engineering due to the need to develop sites with marginal soils. Fundamentals of Ground Improvement Engineering provides a comprehensive overview of the most effective and latest cutting-edge techniques for ground improvement, including compaction, permeation grouting, vibratory methods, soil mixing, stabilization and solidification, cutoff walls, dewatering, consolidation, geosynthetics, jet grouting, ground freezing, compaction grouting, and earth retention. It is ideal for undergraduate and graduate-level university students and practitioners seeking a fundamental background in these techniques.

Format: Hardback
Length: 430 pages
Publication date: 17 September 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Ground improvement has emerged as a highly dynamic and rapidly evolving field within geotechnical engineering and construction over the past four decades. The demand to develop sites with challenging marginal soils has significantly elevated the importance of ground improvement as a fundamental component of geotechnical engineering curricula. Fundamentals of Ground Improvement Engineering provides a comprehensive and up-to-date exploration of the most effective and cutting-edge techniques for ground improvement.

The book delves into key ground improvement methods, offering readers a thorough understanding of the theoretical foundations, design principles, and construction approaches that underpin each technique. Major topics covered include compaction, permeation grouting, vibratory methods, soil mixing, stabilization and solidification, cutoff walls, dewatering, consolidation, geosynthetics, jet grouting, ground freezing, compaction grouting, and earth retention.

Designed with undergraduate and graduate-level university students as well as practitioners in mind, Fundamentals of Ground Improvement Engineering serves as an ideal resource for those seeking a fundamental grasp of these techniques. The book is enriched with numerous problems, accompanied by worked examples, photographs, schematics, charts, and graphs, making it an excellent reference and teaching tool.

By presenting a comprehensive and practical approach to ground improvement, Fundamentals of Ground Improvement Engineering equips readers with the knowledge and skills necessary to address complex geotechnical challenges and optimize site performance. Its timely publication ensures that practitioners remain at the forefront of this rapidly advancing field, enabling them to deliver sustainable and cost-effective solutions for a wide range of construction projects.

Weight: 1043g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367419608